Cougar Bars in Portland, Oregon

As the "Cougar Manifesto" explains on CougarDate.com, cougars are "women in their forties who smoke, drink and go to clubs to pick up young men in their twenties." With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, the manifesto continues, explaining that cougars are typically divorced and may have children (cubs), but are financially well off. Cougars-in-training, or women in their thirties, are "pumas," whereas women in their twenties are "cougar cubs." (See Reference 1.) There are numerous establishments in Portland, Oregon, that are considered Cougar Bars (or Cougar Dens). (See Reference 1 and 3.)

Four Cougar Dens in Portland, Oregon, come highly recommended.

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Henry's 12th Street Tavern

Henry's 12th Street Tavern is a Los Angeles-type singles bar and restaurant that comes highly recommended as a cougar den by Sneaky Sunday: Best Cougar Bars. "Henry's is a good singles scene with a substantive beer selection as well as a great happy hour," the website states. A room upstairs features several pool tables. (See Reference 2.) In case you'd like to simply absorb the atmosphere, Henry’s Tavern has over 100 beers and hard ciders on tap, most of them made in local breweries. (See Reference 4.) Henry's 12th Street Tavern 10 NW 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 503-227-5320 henrystavern.com

Cougar: An attractive woman, usually over the age of 30, in pursuit of younger men.

The Portland City Grill

Sneaky Sunday recommends The Portland City Grill as another place to find area cougars. With a great view of downtown Portland and the Cascade Mountains to the east, "highly potent signature cocktails, superb happy hour menu, and piano man, you will find many options available," the reviewer states. (See Reference 2.) Dinner fare features USDA prime steaks, and fresh Hawaiian, Pacific Coast and Alaskan seafood prepared in a variety of cuisines. (See Reference 5.) The Portland City Grill 111 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 3000 Portland, OR 97204 503-450-0030 portlandcitygrill.com

Cougar Dens: A bar or restaurant where members of the local Cougar population like to hang out.